Advice to the future post-grads at Sheridan

Since this is my final blog post, I wanted to write a couple pieces of advice for the new batch of post-graduates that are starting in September. I truly had no idea what to expect on my first day at Sheridan, so I thought some tidbits of wisdom may help the young whippersnappers of 2015. 

Firstly, learn how to organize yourself. You're gonna get bombarded with assignments and projects (that are so much fun!..), and if you don't have a way to organize everything you may start to slowly lose your mind (trust me, it'll happen). Make sure you have a 'To Do' list with assignments listed by priority and a calendar with all your due dates! You really don't want to have that feeling of blood rushing to your face when a prof asks for an assignment that you completely forgot about..

Secondly, be open-minded. You'll be working on many different projects with many very different people. Being open to other's ideas and perspectives will only help you build great ideas. 

Thirdly, take advantage of every opportunity you can. Whether it's a career development session or an advertising competition, try to immerse yourself as much as possible. You'll make new friends and have experiences that will help you find a job when you're done the program. 

Fourthly, take your studies seriously. You're in this program for a reason... to get a job. If you half-ass your assignments you'll be wasting your time and money, and that is just a silly thing to do now isn't it.

Fifthly(?), sass Colin Robey as much as humanely possible. He'll probably be your program coordinator and he loves it when people make fun of Media or don't laugh at his jokes. Doing these things will secure you as a fanTASTic student in his books. 

Sixthly(?), have a great time! Taking this program was the best decision of my life. The classes are excellent and the profs are super personable and willing to help you in any way possible (not to mention, they know what they're talking about).

That's all the advice I have for now. I hope this post helps you make the decision to come to Sheridan for the Advertising: Account Management program and enjoy it while you're here! 

Cheers!

Finished University? Now try College.

In my last year of university, I never felt certain about my future prospects. My friends were writing the MCATs or LSATs while I was twiddling my thumbs, wondering what I could possibly do with an honours degree in psychology. Maybe I could work in a hospital? or a clinic? God, it was so frustrating! Everyone felt so sure of themselves and I didn't have a clue! I had a couple grim options to choose from; none of which would fulfill my aspirations. So, I started to entertain the idea of continuing my education. Since I already completed my university education, I thought going to college was a bit beneath me (I'm not sure where this arrogance came from.. probably hanging around too many med school prospects during my undergrad). So, I thought getting a master's degree was my first step to a great career. Lo and behold, nothing out there interested me! I studied 4 years of psychology, but I was getting tired of the field; it just didn't have the same spark anymore. Even though not one psychology master's programs caught my eye, I still didn't even want to look at college options! 'Oh, college is for burnouts, or people who don't know what they want to do!', I would think to myself. My 'self-awareness' button must have been broke that day because I had NO IDEA WHAT I WANTED TO DO! I was discounting college for absolutely no reason. I was prejudiced!

I started looking into advertising at the college level, since it was a field that interested me and had some relation to my psychology background. I read a couple brochures, and a few weeks later I was applying to the postgraduate Account Management program at Sheridan.

It was the best decision of my life.

I am surrounded by creative and hard-working people who are anxious to help find your own path, while providing you with skills that will land you a job! You get hands-on learning and many extra- and co-curricular opportunities.

To be frank (and cheesy), I've finally found my calling. I now know what I want to do with my life, and it's all due to Sheridan and the Account Management program.

... they should be paying me for this post, now that I think about it.

So, if you're finishing university and still unsure about your future, take a look at the programs Sheridan offers, especially the Post-Graduate Account Management program :)

If you have any questions about the program, 'like' us on Facebook here and ask away!